Laboratory Manager

CENTOGENE GmbH; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in Dubai is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee high-throughput sequencing workflows and manage laboratory operations. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in sequencing library preparation. Responsibilities include ensuring quality standards, mentoring team members, and collaborating with cross-functional teams for genetic testing. A valid DHA license is required for this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in high-throughput sequencing.
• Proven ability in managing laboratory operations and ensuring compliance.
• Valid DHA license required for molecular genetics laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee high-throughput sequencing workflows and laboratory operations.
• Train and mentor team members while ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for clinical diagnostics.

Skills

Laboratory management

High-throughput sequencing

Mentoring and training

Quality assurance

Education

Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Genetics, or Life Science

Job description

Your Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage high-throughput sequencing workflows, including WES, PGS, PGD, and NIPT library preparation.

• Lead daily laboratory operations, ensuring efficiency, proper inventory management, and timely delivery of genetic test results (TAT).

• Train, mentor, and evaluate team members, fostering a culture of accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.

• Ensure strict adherence to quality standards, SOPs, and DHA regulatory requirements in all laboratory processes.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (scientists, clinicians, bioinformaticians) to support clinical diagnostics and research projects.

• Contribute to the development and optimization of laboratory protocols and workflows to enhance performance and scalability.

• Provide strategic input on laboratory resource planning, technology adoption, and overall process improvements.

Your profile

• Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Genetics, or another Life Science discipline.

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in high-throughput sequencing library preparation, including WES, PGS, PGD, and NIPT protocols.

• Demonstrated experience in managing laboratory operations, including inventory control and turnaround time (TAT) for genetic tests.

• Proven ability in training, mentoring, and evaluating team members, while ensuring quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

• Valid DHA license to work in a molecular genetics laboratory.

• Experience working in compliance with CLIA, CAP, and ISO 15189 regulations will be considered an asset.

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